Playa Valdevaqueros Pm1

21.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.8°C

Satellite image of PLAYA VALDEVAQUEROS PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Valdevaqueros is a natural coastal beach in Tarifa, Cádiz, stretching 1,270 metres in length with an average width of 120 metres. The beach features golden sand with rocky substrate and is exposed to moderate wave conditions and wind. It is located within a protected area (LIC/ZEPA/Natural Park) and experiences mesomareal tides ranging from 2 to 4 metres. The beach is moderately occupied and remains isolated with limited urbanisation.

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Water

Coastal Atlantic water influenced by Mediterranean waters. Shallow waters with sand and rock substrate. Mesomareal range of 2 to 4 metres. Currents dominate towards south, south-southeast, and southeast. Wave exposure is moderate, with dominant waves from the west and lesser waves from the southeast.

Location

Tarifa, Cádiz, Andalucía. Access is available on foot or by car. No boardwalk or accessible pathways for disabled visitors are present.

Facilities

Red Cross station. Rescue equipment. Surveillance equipment. Toilets. Showers. Litter bins. Cleaning service. Nautical equipment rental. Hazard signage is present. Disabled access is not available.

Season

1 June to 30 September

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2013–2016 seasons). Risk of short-term contamination is low and microbiological in nature, with a duration of 24 hours. Risks from jellyfish, phytoplankton, and macroalgae are all classified as low.

Risks

Diffuse sources of contamination include land use in the influence zone, forest surfaces, and natural areas. Short-term microbiological contamination risk is low.